Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and your tour representative will pick you up at the airport, taking you to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city on your own. At 8pm, you'll meet your tour guide and the other travelers for a welcome meeting where you'll get briefed on the upcoming days.
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour of Istanbul's main attractions gets underway. You'll see Topkapi Palace, check out the exterior of St. Sophia, walk through the Blue Mosque, and spend time browsing the Grand Bazaar where you can pick up souvenirs and local goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Guided tour of St. Sophia (exterior)
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Guided tour of Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Topkapi Palace St. Sophia Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Cappadocia
The group heads to Ankara in the morning to visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk and learn about the founder of modern Turkey at the museum. From there, you'll continue driving to Cappadocia, arriving in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in this otherworldly region.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum
Landmarks Mausoleum of Ataturk 
- Day 4
Cappadocia
This morning offers an optional hot air balloon ride if you want aerial views of Cappadocia's rock formations and valleys. After landing and grabbing breakfast, you'll explore an underground city carved into the rock, then head to the Open Air Museum in Goreme to see cave churches and dwellings. In the evening, there's an optional Turkish show and dinner experience if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Visit to underground city
- Visit to Open Air Museum in Goreme
- Visit to natural fortress in Uchisar
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon tour
- Optional night tour featuring Turkish show and dinner
Landmarks Goreme Open Air Museum Uchisar - Day 5
Pamukkale
You'll leave early to drive toward Pamukkale, making a stop along the way at the 13th-century Sultanhan Caravanserai to see this historic structure. After arriving in Pamukkale, you'll have dinner and stay the night in this region known for its white mineral terraces and natural pools.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to 13th-century Sultanhan Caravanserai
- Visit to Pamukkale terraces
Landmarks Sultanhan Caravanserai Pamukkale 
- Day 6
Denizli
You'll spend the morning exploring Hierapolis, the ancient city above Pamukkale, including the Necropolis with its impressive tombs and the white cascading terraces. After your sightseeing, you'll head to Denizli Airport where the tour ends and you'll depart for home.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Guided tour of Necropolis
- Visit to lime cascade terraces
Landmarks Hierapolis Hierapolis Necropolis
